Cremation Services and Other Memorials to Remember Your Beloved Pet
Many of us share an unconditional love and bond with our animal companions. For us, a pet is not “just a dog” or “just a cat”. Animals are an integral part of our lives and a beloved member of our families. They bring us happiness, joy and companionship that feels irreplaceable, so when we are faced with the loss of a beloved pet it is often a time of overwhelming grief and emotion.
Losing a pet can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life. As you come to terms with such a loss, you may be left wondering how to honor your faithful companion and cherish the memories left behind.
Cremation Services
Each pet cremation is performed with the professionalism, care and compassion your companion deserves.
Private Cremation With Urn
Ashes are placed in a keepsake hand-crafted wooden urn with an engraved tag with your pet’s name. During a Private Cremation your pet is alone in the cremation chamber. You are guaranteed that the ashes you receive are entirely your pet’s.
Communal Cremation (No Urn)
During a Communal Cremation your pet will be placed in the cremation chamber with one or more other pets in separate spaces. There may be some commingling of ashes. Your pet’s ashes will be scattered in the Serenity Garden at our shelter.
Private Cremation
(With Urn)
| <25 lbs | $115 |
| 25-50 lbs | $140 |
| 51-75 lbs | $165 |
| 76-100 lbs | $190 |
| >100 lbs | $220 |
Communal Cremation
(No Urn)
| <25 lbs | $50 |
| 25-50 lbs | $65 |
| 51-75 lbs | $75 |
| 76-100 lbs | $90 |
| >100 lbs | $110 |
Engraved Memorial Bricks
Remember your pet by purchasing a memorial brick to be placed in the beautiful Serenity Garden at our animal shelter. Or purchase an extra one to take home. Choose between the regular size or larger size with your pet’s name and a personalized, laser engraved message of your choice.
Regular Brick (4” x 8”) for $125.
You may choose up to four lines with 21 characters per line.
Paver Brick (8” x 8”) for $250.
You may choose up to eight lines with 21 characters per line.
Glass Bead Infused With Ashes
This unique and beautiful bead designed and created by local artist Marcia Kmack of Kmack Studios is infused with the ashes from your cremated pet, so you can keep the memory of your pet near and dear to your heart.
Choose the color of bead desired and it will be custom created for you. Place the bead on a necklace, key chain, or wherever you prefer.
Glass Bead $29.95 plus tax*
*Please contact the shelter or purchase in person.
Make a Donation in Memory of Your Pet
Let your pet leave its legacy of helping other animals by giving a donation to the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs in its memory. There’s no better way to remember your pet than to with simply make a donation.
We want every pet owner in our community to know that we are here for you to help you remember and honor your pet by providing cremation services and pet memorials. The cost of cremations, bricks and beads help fund our animal shelter, giving you an opportunity to help other animals in need while honoring or saying farewell to your true friend and celebrating the life of your pet in a way that is meaningful.